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Bro, have you landed?

GozyNA:
My fellow Calgarian

Check Page 1 https://www.nairaland.com/5187408/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled#78386517

prettyamebo:
Please I want to start preparing for IETLS. Does anyone have materials to share with me? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks

You have two options.

First, you can use US as your country of residence. You are visiting Nigeria for 3 months. If you use US as your country of residence, you will have to get Nigeria's PCC after you leave the country else the VO would have issues with it during post-AOR since you got it before you left and could lead to a rejection. You do not need to another US PCC if it is not 6 months at the time of submission. You can submit the one you have.

Alternatively, you can use Nigeria as your country of residence, get your Nigerian PCC and submit it. Submit your US PCC as well. However when you move back to the US after three months, you must notify CIC of the change of location by raising a CSE. You must might also get another US PCC because the one you will have submitted while you were in Nigeria would be invalid since the rule says you says that for countries other than your country of residence, your PCC must be issued after the last time you stayed there for 6 months or more in a row. Also when was your US PCC issued? If it was issued before you move to Nigeria for your research and you want to use Nigeria as your country of residence, that US PCC would be invalid. You have to order a new one while you are in Nigeria.

Whichever country you decide to use as a country of residence will have consequences for the validity of the PCC of the second country.

godG:
I need some clarification on this. So, I'm based in the US but I am in Nigeria for research for 3 months. I have my US PCC already. Thinking of getting Nigeria's next week. Does that mean I have to wait till I leave Nigeria to get my PCC? Or do I need to get US PCC again? Which country would you suggest I make the country of residence in this case: Nigeria or US? Should be turning in my application as soon as I get ITA in a few days.

Congratulations!!! Hope you booked your flight as I told you yesterday.

Finally it ended in praise. Congrats. Now your dreams are coming true. Once you get your passy, America is nothing, you just dey come and go

Don't mind those talk talk people. Marriage this, marriage that. Single ladies can't just live life in peace in naija . Na single you single o, you no kuku kill person Don't worry, you will find better Le boo in Canada and even if you don't find, there are 1000 and 1 goals to achieve, marriage or not, in a society where there are abundant opportunities open to all and no one judges your marital status as a single mature lady. In fact marriage isn't even counted as an achievement, it's considered personal choice. No one cares about that.

All the best to you in your new country!

Hallo @Richness1104 script duty calls

deboks:
Its PPR!!!!!!!!!
I can't wipe the smile of my face!!!
Its been a long long long Journey... But as we say and as it has been true and trusted..." It shall end in praise!!"

Long post Alert!!

So... I heard about this process through my best friend. Her husband was the PA and he live in a different town from her. I also didn't live in the same town with either of them. She only knew when it was time for Medicals that her husband had commenced the process. She didn't know much about the whole process

As i said earlier not all of us will get PPR after 3 or 6 months... But God has got us. He will perfect that which he has begun in his time.
Who ever you are... At what ever stage...if you believe this is for you... Then go for it full blast... Though the silence may come, though the ADR's may come... We are will be victorious!! God has got us ...

Came to this thread in part 3 was active then but over the silence of the process i got drowned with emotions... But i am so so grateful to all of you.. The encouragement i got this morning was amazing and it came with the favor i needed. Thank you All!!

ICAN is not recognized by WES. Try ATS or ACCA or CIPM, read more here https://www.nairaland.com/search?q=ats+express+entry&search=Search

edebra0406:
I just got my WES evalutation and its not what i expected. I have a university degree and i am also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigerian(ICAN). The summary of the evaluation from WES is 4 years Bachelor degree. Please i need help, what should i do next? Thanks.

Part time or full time does not matter. No worries

There is no other way to handle it. The evidence is documented. Start date 2013/2014, end date March 2019.

During your application post-ITA, you might want to attach an LOE to your personal history section explaining the long study period, because CIC knows Nigerian masters in 1 or 2 years as that might stick out in the VO's mind.

Canadahome:
@ladymarshall and others that used ICES.

My school just send my transcript via the official email but I noticed from the transcript and my SOR, there is no where it is stated if my degree was a full time or a part time.

Please should I be worried?

Secondly, I was admitted into the programme in 2012/2013. There was delay in thesis writing and defence, ASUU strike and all as a result the M.sc degree was awarded in march, 2019.

When filling out my degree details on ICES website, how do I handle the start and finished date which is close to 6 years now?

Congrats

firpemi:
checklist
IELTS - checked LRWS- 8.5, 6.5, 6.0, 7.5 ( i am not the PA so i am free) though i expected 9.0 in reading.

WES also came through.

CRS score sitting at 457

Damn!!! That VO is harsh sha. No ADR? No precedural fairness letter? I am so sorry to hear this. What are the further evidences you provided for reconsideration? I hope they are sufficient enough. NPC attestation? A sworn affidavit by your parents? Pictures of you both at childhood? Copy of the Nigerian law confirming that NPC attestation is a sufficient replacement, should in case you decide not to use the birth certificate due to the error? etc. Be patient, they might respond soon, and if they don't respond, remember they are not obligated to respond to closed cases, it's entirely at their discretion. Do you know your VO? Can you email the VO directly with the reconsideration plea and all the documents? That's the next most authoritative action to take after CSE.

2. Great that you have applied for fresh ITA. Yes it qualifies and will feature. It is refusal and your case is considered closed, except they decide to reopen it but you have little control over that.

3. You will have to redo only medicals. And PCC if you don't get ITA before 6 months expiration. Wait until you get ITA before you book medicals, or if you are very sure you'll get ITA the next draw, you can book now. I am more particular about the birth certificate issue. You have to write a very convincing LOE on why the VO should ignore the erroneous birth certificate in next visa decision and consider other documents instead. Because it will stick out when the new VO reviews your case. The only sufficient replacement for it is the NPC attestation and this is backed by law, I hope you have it, perhaps you can include that (should in case the current case is not reconsidered).

All the best you. I strongly believe you will testify soon and share your PPR success story.

P.S. Please for those of us pre-AOR, let's carefully package our documents completely. Do not assume ADR is a given. It is entirely left to the VO's discretion Apply as if you won't get ADR. And if in the middle of your waiting period post-AOR, you feel uncomfortable about any document and you're convinced you need to edit or change, do not assume an ADR will come, please proactively raise a CSE.

oluwabishop:
Good Morning all.
Some couple of questions, input needed from experienced views.

1- application refused 6 months post-AOR. Reason- 'failed to prove sibling relationship, hence lost points for the round of ITA at the time of draw'. No ADR was requested, hence no idea nor opportunity to rectify the misrepresentation. there was a clerical error in naming on sibling's birth cert, but every other documents had the appropriate representation of names. Took a month after the refusal letter(was out of state/town) to gather further evidences of sibling relationship, raised CSE, and sent email seeking for reconsideration. Been some days now but no feedback yet on any of these. Any suggestions on an alternative/efficient approach?

2- created a new profile and answered YES to the questions about - 'previous applications to IRCC', 'previously applied to EE', and provided the EE application number and UCI from the former/refused application. Does this qualify for the category of Schedule A/as having being denied visa before? will the refusal (letter) feature in completing the new application?

3- with the new profile and back in the pool awaiting draws/ITA, need to know which of the previously obtained 'requred documents' will still be admissible/valid for the 2nd application. Is there need to repeat any of these - WES, IELTS, PCC, Medicals, Biometrics, etc ?
concerned about medicals, if it has to be repeated, how advisable is it to seek an appointment even without having ITA yet? bearing in mind the length of waiting period for PPR, and the fact that one needs to Land in Canada before the medicals expires ?

looking forward to helpful reponses. Cheers Everyone

You're welcome. Amen

It's why we are here

Yodexy:
@ stencil
@ ladymarshall
@ Richness1104

You guys are amazing, your readiness to help is puzzling. With the information you provided, I feel empowered. lol


You'll definitely be rewarded. I have no doubt.

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She said the school closed down last month and will be rounding up NYSC next month. I don't think corpers teach until the day of their *graduation*, (can't remember the correct term for that now ), some get a month free before they collect the cert, I think.

ENGRAGHA2:
The school no longer exist and you will rounding up service soon? where is your PPA now?

Congratulations!!! Awaiting the full story

Masekid:
It’s PPPPPPRRRRRRR guys...
GLORY, GLORY TO THE ALMIGHTY GOD...

I grudgingly woke up this morning, did all my morning routines and I was about to step out when something in me told me to check my mail and viola! PPR mail was sitting pretty in my inbox. I couldn’t believe it!!! I was numb for a micro second.

I’ll be back with a more inspiring story. Heading to VFS baby!!

Amazing. Congratulations.

Odogwucanada:
LRWS




First attempt - 8 , 9, 6.5, 7.5 - remark unchanged with BC

Second attempt - 8 , 8.5, 6.5, 7.5 - still awaiting eor outcome IDP

Third Attempt April 27 - 8.5, 8.5, 7, 7.5 IDP

UPDATE: Just got my updated TRF after EOR for April 6th exam. Writing was upgraded to 7.5.

EOR took approximately 3 weeks.

@deboks do this below. I just remembered a PPR story that had similar experience, then composed a heartfelt letter with the intro "Dear Accra VO, thank you for the good work that you are doing..." And he got PPR the next day

Edmontonlad:
Please write a passionate letter to AVO.
Beg, plea and compliment their efforts.
Trust me. Try this and before weekend, you will thank me

Haba! Every man for himself kind of prayer What about the 445-449 people. I'm hoping it's lower than that sef. Some have been in the pool for too long.

demshy:
453 hopeful that the draw is 450!

Amen o. I have a darling angel I'm intensely rooting for. 470 and standing strong. ITA must happun

demshy:
We hope to recieve ITA this week! In Jesus name

I am seeing it o my sister check my response above. Don't worry about how poor the school was. As long as the school existed at one time and you taught there, that is fine. Follow the steps in my earlier response of alternative ways to produce the reference letter.

You are on the right course, fire dey go. Write your ielts, register for it now and study really well for it especially writing module, the exam is quite tricky. Give yourself at least a month to prepare well. Read the IELTS tips on page 1 of this thread to help you. Your goal should be to pass it once and get minimum LWRS 8777. If you can max it, the better for you. Follow through on your diploma course, stay focused and ensure you finish it in due time, then do ECA. And dive into the pool.

In the meantime, play around with the links on page 1 and visit us here often to sustain your motivation. All the best to you in the process. You will testify.

Yodexy:
Please I'm in need of your advice.
I completed my BSC in Agric Extension mid last year, and within 3 months I found myself doing my NYSC. (PLEASE NOTE: I taught in an poor school that closed down last month due to financial constraints)

I'll be through with NYSC next month, but here's the catch, I have no work experience


@ ladymarshall are you seeing this?

I had to ask this question again because The school I serve at, has been dissolved. So there's no way I'll be able to get a letter of reference from them, should the need arise.

No. You will submit what CIC asks as proof of work experience: reference letter from your PPA. But since the school is dissolved and you cannot get reference letter from them, check here for what to do https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/129#60331417

Yodexy:
So will I submit only a copy of the certificate as proof of work experience?

You are right

*edited* Oga @joo2018 response below is 'righter'

nomad26:
The fact that CIC requests that the letter contain 6 months average balance doesn't necessarily mean you have to keep complete POF for 6 months. I have a friend who built up his POF with his salary within 4 months. Basically he didn't touch his salary at all (wife was covering all bills) and his average monthly balance increased gradually until he had complete POF. He submitted his application shortly afterwards, without waiting 6 months, with bank letter + six months bank statement and he got PPR in December.
My point is that people should know the facts and then package their applications accordingly. All CIC want to know is that the money is readily available to you. They don't demand that your POF be in your account for 6 months.

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Your application has been approved. You have come out victorious in the process. The rest is just paper and you will get it soon. Please book your flight. Congratulations in advance.

Thanks also for the realistic encouragement.

deboks:
Hello FAM;
Got a question, don't know if anyone has experience this.

My AOR is September 15th 2018. Yes. Its almost 8 months 2 weeks (for those who believe they are the last in December AOR to receive PPR; saw a comment like that and silently chucked). Many of us are out there... Mostly just exhausted to comment...as most of the peeps we applied with have landed. Lol. This process can take a lot from you... Be prepared.


See, not every one will get that 3 months timeline... Not everyone will get the before 6months timeline. Some like me ...will for whatever reason best known to CIC will be tested in patience... Be ready.
Hopefully soon i can complete it by saying " Be ready, though you pass through the furnace of patience the fire shall not burn thee because thou shall come out victorious"...

No but you must have it before you submit your application, which is only 2 months from when you get your ITA

Adva45:
Please, must one have fund in one's account before opening an express entry profile?

Yes I misunderstood it. Good that others interpreted your intent correctly and you got your desired answer. All the best in the process.

nonen:
Lady, I’d want to take your response as sarcasm, hoping you misunderstood my question which was very straight forward. I’ve gotten my desired response already.
Thanks

I see. I didn't interprete it that way. I interpreted it literally

trendy09:
@ ladymarshall,thats quite unnecessary...His question might as well be interpreted as "can i use apps like hellosign to fill and sign rather than printing out?"...

@nonen, yes,u can print,sign,scan then send it back dearie.All d best.

Send a pm

Kiitan195344:
Hello, I’d love to join the May AOR group. Kindly link me up. Thanks.

No you don't need to, just return the empty document back to them or you can ask a robot to do it

nonen:
If I get an ADR, do I need to fill out the form, print them, sign and then scan back before transmitting or is there another way of handling the document filling, signing and transmitting?

Were you asked to provide visa refusal letters? If no, fill the schedule A and send back. If yes, explain you do not have copies in an LOE

nonen:
Thanks my lady.
What if I don’t have copies of my rejection or visa refusal letters, what do I do. I stated in my application that I had some refusals already and even mentioned the reason for the refusals and the year of refusals in my application.

All the refusals were to the UK: 2007, 2015 and 2017

They used to be very slow, that at a time there was petition, but they seem to have changed, they're very fast now. Some are praying for Accra now

Gec8:
Just curious,

Why do you guys fret over finding out your application file is in Accra? I understand couples may need to undergo an interview there, but I have read uncountable PPR stories of single applicants 'crying heaven and earth' over finding out there files are in Accra. What happens in that place exactly that gives you people sleepless nights. I'd like to know.

Please enlighten me.

1. It means your file was transferred from Canada to Accra for further processing. Processing is not complete until you get PPR.

2. If above answer applies, question 2 is redundant.

3. Schedule A is usually issued to those who have visa refusal. If you declared this in your application, you will be issued this.

4. If the error is insignificant, let it be. If it significant, correct it in the ADR and raise a CSE explaining that an error was made earlier.

nonen:
Please if I get ADR from Accra, does it mean that my file processing has been completed in Canada, and awaiting issuance of PPR from Accra.

If my file have been successfully accessed in Canada, why is Accra requesting Schedule A in ADR?

Thirdly, what’s the essence of the schedule A, if someone hasn’t raised a CSE and the circumstance remains the same?

Fourthly, assuming I spot an insignificant error in my application, is it necessary to make the change in the ADR or simply allow the status quo to remain?

If you read carefully that link you posted, you would see that the bank letter you provide as required by CIC is supposed to contain your average balance for the past 6 months. Most bank letters do not provide that detail and so people are advised to provide 6 months account statement to show that detail. People who use only savings accounts (not gift deeds) as POF are advised to provide 6 months bank statements as well.

nomad26:
I have not seen it stated anywhere on the official website that you must leave the money in your account for 6 months. I don't understand where people are getting this info from, read further here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html
I advise you to do extensive research on your own on the official website. Good luck.

If you have 3 years experience, a master degree, ielts score of 8777 and age 31, you have little to worry about. Have you simulated your CRS score? Do that. that will determine if you should worry

itamkate:
Yes, I have a Masters degree. I'm just worried about my age, 31 might bring me a lot lower on points and right now, I can't escape it.

@ThePath, see below to answer your CRS score question

Scandinavian02:
Copied from Kubeir Kamal. This might be useful here.


#ExpressEntryPool #speculation #pensiveSunday


So my take::

In the short term
The scores will see very worrying high trends.
People below 445-448 should start looking at alternative options, whether PNP or ways to improve their CRS. (look at CLB10 if needed or accept that Alberta NOI if you have received it)

I say 448, with a pinch of salt. While we can say with some understanding that 450s will most definitely be seen again. It's the breach of 450 mark that is eagerly awaited.

In the long term:
I expect to see changes to the programs with certain NOCs getting priority or even nationality quotas coming into play. I see
Canadian work experience and Canadian education being allotted more weight of points or even priority in terms of the draws conducted.
Mind you this is mere speculation as of now, but there is ample reason that fuels this speculation.

Synopsis:

If you are waiting on the sidelines, well you may already be very late. Jump in the pool if you haven't already.

Others, please be more aggressive in your pursuing PNP programs and options. Different provinces including OINP will be looking to add new programs shortly. Some may be targeted towards your NOC and others towards the support from local Canadian communities and employers.

To end this post, all I can say is that if Canadian PR is your objective, then make it your absolute priority in the near future and get cracking.

#foreverhopeful